Candid Reflections of A Female Missioner Pastor In Panama
November 1 was All Saints Day and today November 2 is All Souls Day (Día de los Muertos) or Day of the Dead (Dia de los Difuntos).The vendors I saw at the cemetery gate were selling flowers to the numerous relatives who would turn up today to pay special tribute to their loved ones. In Roman Catholic tradition, Day of the Dead is connected to their doctrine on Purgatory.
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It’s that time again, for the celebration of el Christo Negro in Portobello, Panama. The festival of the Black Christ as we English speakers call it (following American usage), is set to begin this weekend with the annual pilgrimage to Portobello.
The actual festival of the Black Christ will be on Tuesday October 21, but the [...]
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Panama’s Festival of El Christo Negro is testimony to the fact that some Black Panamanians and people from other parts of the world, do not count their devotion as foolishness but are filled with hope in their encounters with this representation of Christ. It is important to clarify this common error made by some Christians.
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September is the Month of Sacred Texts in Panama. Some Christians call it the Month of the Bible, and some others call it the Month of the Holy Scriptures. I prefer the official inclusive term -Month of Sacred Texts which also includes extra - biblical texts that are also sacred.The authorities did not limit [...]
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A Child’s Good Friday Question
A reflection on Jesus’ crucifixion and death takes on new meaning when seen through the eyes of a child.
I know many pastors can identify with those award winning moments when after a beautiful service (at least in your mind), a child approaches you with a doozy of a question.Today [...]
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When Is It Ok To Steal a Bible?
I just heard all the good Christians shout never! Are you kidding? How can you steal the word of God? I almost stole a Bible once. Almost. But then I was overcome with guilt so I left it.
Now, several years later and one very nice Bible short I [...]
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